Emergence of the International Threat of Space Weaponization and Militarization: Harmonizing International Community for Safety and Security of Space

Abstract

Space Weaponization and Militarization is a mounting legal issue to the world peace. Selfprotective in its first epochs, the practice of space for military drives has now become aggressive. The notion of militarized space has been changed by that of “weaponized” outer space. The international law in space only stringently forbids placing munitions of mass destruction into orbit. So it is imperative to make such stringent laws, which could easily prevent occurrence of conflicts and tension amongst subjects involving outer space and halt this growing threat of world weaponization. Different nations are trying to put weapons into space and are trying to destroy the beauty of space. The evolution in military possessions in the outer space, Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system, Antimissile Laser Weapons (AMW), antisatellite weapons, surveillance, and intelligence capabilities is a question mark for international community. This article provides a detailed overview of the emerging technologies will have serious implications. This paper focuses on the International community to realize the stringent international legislation to prevent the emerging apprehension regarding space weaponization and highlights defect in national and international legislation. The legislative authorities other than United Nations organizations are appropriate for some attendant concerns about military utilization, orbital debris, environmental protection and impact on space tourism have not been covered completely by treaties. It is intended that establishing a uniformity legislative assembly and space court with the enforcement competency at international level to settle disputes of international responsibilities. Thus, this paper suggests international cooperation development on space demilitarization and protection of citizenry of countries regardless the process of using local remedies at the national level. All this process makes more attention to ensure the protection and reassurance of the outer space in the large interest of humanity.